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Canada is likely to exceed the U.S. infection 2021-04-08 17:48:02The assumption that we would fare better than our neighbours to the south held true through much of the pandemic's first year. Not anymore. The post

Best communities in Canada: Why Atlantic Canada comes 2021-04-08 14:40:02Our exclusive new ranking finds the long-overlooked cities of Atlantic Canada are the top places to be now that many of us are able to work and study

Canada’s top 25 communities to live and work 2021-04-08 14:39:57Our exclusive new ranking of the best places to live in the country takes into account that more of us are able to work and study from home The post C

Canada’s best communities 2021: Full ranking of 415 2021-04-08 14:39:50This year's exclusive ranking takes into account the fact that many of us can work and study from home. Explore the full list here and use the tool t

COVID-19 in Canada: How our battle to stop 2021-04-08 07:00:09The latest numbers from across country showing where the virus is, how quickly it's spreading and how fast we're rolling out vaccines The post COVI

Vaccine passports could be our ticket to normalcy. 2021-04-07 16:07:10With the scan of a code you may eventually be able to board a plane, or get into a bar. But vaccine passports are also an ethically fraught, logistica

Canada’s public health data meltdown 2021-04-07 13:52:38When needed the most, the systems that track health and vaccines were a scattered mess. How Canada went from a world leader in public health technolog

The unsettling case of Dr. Ngola, the RCMP 2021-04-07 13:22:24Craig Offman: Fifty pages of emails, memos and handwritten notes offer details into a troubled investigation into a COVID-19 outbreak The post Th

Should Ontario’s vaccine rollout prioritize essential work over 2021-04-06 16:41:44Vaxx Populi: Waiting until the peak of the third wave has passed before vaccinating essential workers doesn't make sense, says an expert The post Sho

‘We were the pandemic cohort’: How medical students 2021-04-01 15:40:23Yashoda Valliere and her fellow medical students turned helping health-care professionals into its own essential service The post ‘We were the p

Hayley Wickenheiser, a hockey hero, rallied the nation 2021-04-01 15:25:14While working the frontlines as a med student, Wickenheiser saw COVID's impact with her own eyes. She volunteered to secure badly needed PPE, and the

The real stars of this intolerable pandemic are 2021-04-01 13:45:48For your dog, these are the glory days. Your cat has seized every opportunity to bend you to his will. You're merely a supporting player. They're th

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B.C. Supreme Court judge rejects bid to send 2021-04-22 17:18:03A B.C. Supreme Court judge has rejected a bid by the Office of the Wet'suwet'en to kill an extension of the environmental assessment certificate tha

Quebec likely to use notwithstanding clause again for 2021-04-22 15:24:38François Legault's comments come just days after the Quebec Superior Court severely criticized the government for how it used the clause in th

How a town rallied around a quarantined oil 2021-04-22 10:39:58People in Port Hawkesbury, N.S., have rallied together to make sure crew members of a quarantined ship just off the Cape Breton coast are co

Father of 21-year-old student who fell into sea 2021-04-22 05:31:59Supul Jayasinghe, a Memorial University student and aspiring doctor, slipped off a rocky outcrop Wednesday evening while walking his dog and was carri

We're in a new space race, but what 2021-04-22 04:00:00Rocket launches are a breathtaking culmination of human ingenuity as they propel us into the future, but there is a growing concern that not enough re

Carbon-cutting strategy should take a couple of pages 2021-04-22 04:00:00The fight to phase out smoking was a public policy success, and two government actions in particular are worth emulating when it comes to reducing car

More than 1,500 tree planters prepare to head 2021-04-22 04:00:00Within two weeks, tree planters from Quebec and Ontario are expected to arrive in B.C. to help in major provincial reforestation efforts.

Muslim teachers in Quebec disappointed as landmark religious 2021-04-22 04:00:00English school boards in Quebec started hearing from prospective teachers hoping for a job shortly after this week's court decision on the province'

Alberta MLAs who spoke out against COVID-19 restrictions 2021-04-22 04:00:00The 16 Alberta MLAs who argued against tighter COVID-19 restrictions in an open letter recently have sparked debate and frustration in some

Doug Ford's popularity plummets as pandemic takes its 2021-04-22 04:00:00The last week has been a bad one for the Ontario premier. Polls suggest his recent handling of the pandemic has sapped his support.

Latest sad note at Laurentian: Northern Ontario university 2021-04-22 04:00:00Students and faculty are in despair at the loss of the four-year music program at Laurentian University, with department chair Yoko Hirota saying it t

Activists wait for RCMP to clear old-growth logging 2021-04-22 04:00:00A group of activists say they have no intention of ending their anti-logging blockades on Vancouver Island, despite a court injunction and opposition

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New Brunswick restaurant owner keeps the faith amid 2021-04-22 17:12:37A New Brunswick restaurant owner who overcame a history of drug addiction is unwilling to let the pandemic spoil his dreams.

Canada banning flights from India, Pakistan for 30 2021-04-22 17:11:59The news comes after a so-called 'double mutant' variant of COVID-19 feared to be driving a record surge in new cases in India was found in Canada.

COVID-19: Saskatchewan easing visitor restrictions at long-term care 2021-04-22 17:02:22Visitor restrictions at long-term and personal care homes in Saskatchewan will start easing on April 29, however a number of conditions must be met fi

STF calls for Saskatoon and area schools to 2021-04-22 17:01:42STF president Patrick Maze said the situation in Saskatoon is 'perilous' as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Weld failure caused 2019 collapse of Halifax construction 2021-04-22 16:56:33The collapse of a 68-tonne construction crane in Halifax during post-tropical storm Dorian was the result of a weld failure in the lower portions of t

Amid Earth Day celebrations, some Montreal companies are 2021-04-22 16:33:25As people mark Earth Day around the world, several Montreal companies are taking small steps to try and make a difference.

Desmond inquiry: ex-manager of veterans clinic said facility 2021-04-22 16:31:19The Lionel Desmond inquiry heard today that a clinic for veterans had a shortage of psychiatric services when the former soldier was referred there.

Canada has upped its emissions reductions target. How 2021-04-22 16:25:52Canada is upping the ante with a new, higher emissions reductions goal - but there are few details on how the government plans to achieve the new targ

Canada should stop flights from COVID-19 hotspots, MPs 2021-04-22 16:20:29The motion comes just a few hours before the federal government is expected to announce new restrictions on incoming travel.

Ajax Salvation Army launches Hope On Wheels program 2021-04-22 16:12:19The mobile unit has been out in the community for just over a week now and it's already making an impact.

‘That was a terrifying experience’: Women describe reporting 2021-04-21 21:49:08Warning: This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to readers. Discretion is advised. 

Saskatoon educator created Prince Philip’s exercise program 2021-04-21 21:44:55"Prince Philip did touch base with him and asked him some questions on it, but he was a lifer on that program since it came out,” Orban's son

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COVID-19: Canada to suspend flights from India, Pakistan 2021-04-22 17:58:06At least 32 flights from Delhi and two from Pakistan have landed in Canada in the last two weeks carrying dozens of passengers who later tested positi

COVID-19: Some Richmond teachers out of luck as 2021-04-22 17:34:58Pharmacies have seen increased demand for the AstraZeneca vaccine since Monday, when B.C. lowered the age eligibility for the vaccine to age 40, down

Ex-MMA fighter with gang links named as Langley 2021-04-22 17:32:12Todd Gouwenberg, 46, was known as “Fighter” when he competed successfully in MMA for several years.

COVID-19 update for April 22: Ottawa suspends flights 2021-04-22 17:28:57Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C.

Man who stabbed two B.C. students is criminally 2021-04-22 16:38:35Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes of the B.C. Supreme Court rejected Gabriel Klein's argument that he suffered a mental disorder that made him u

Budget 2021: Labour groups slam lack of funding 2021-04-22 16:06:21Labour Minister Harry Bains said B.C. is looking at "next steps" but not did explicitly confirm that the province will launch its own paid sick leav

B.C. paramedics respond to record number of overdose 2021-04-22 15:58:47B.C. paramedics responded to 138 potential overdoses Wednesday, the highest total since the opioid crisis began

UBC study finds drivers on prescription drugs like 2021-04-22 15:43:40The study found people on commonly prescribed benzodiazepines like Valium or Xanax increase their risk of crashing by 25 to 30 per cent.

Alarms being installed on B.C. river and dam 2021-04-22 15:36:26Five people fishing on the river last October were swept away during an accidental release of water from the reservoir that supplies Metro Vancouver w

COVID-19: Study finds Vancouver commuters save up to 2021-04-22 15:35:18Drivers saved an average of 8.7 days over the last 12 months while it was much higher for those who took transit, according to analysis of Statistics

Judge grants Meng Wanzhou's request to delay extradition 2021-04-21 17:58:37The hearings were scheduled to begin Monday but Meng’s lawyers said they needed more time to review documents

Jehovah’s Witnesses challenge constitutionality of B.C. privacy law 2021-04-21 17:56:14‘This is really the government interfering with religious practice,’ says Watch Tower society lawyer

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COVID-19 live updates: Canada bans passenger flights from 2021-04-22 17:49:13As of Friday, Quebecers with chronic medical conditions can book vaccination appointments

'Good chance' Quebec will use notwithstanding clause to 2021-04-22 17:45:33Premier François Legault said he would have no qualms about using the clause to protect coming language legislation.

Farkas 'just ran out of time' to organize 2021-04-22 17:37:22"We held out as long as we could to try to do it this year"

Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed: All should be allowed to follow 2021-04-22 17:36:51I was happy for the court's exemption of the English school system from Bill 21, but my happiness was short-lived as I continued to reflect.

Quebec will increase immigration quotas, minister says 2021-04-22 17:16:35Nadine Girault made the comments as she announced $24 million more to improve integration of immigrants in Montreal

Montreal gym owner tired of police visits during 2021-04-22 16:36:47"They came three times in one day, which I found to be excessive."

Quebec opens vaccine registration to people with chronic 2021-04-22 16:34:48It's the last priority phase before the campaign moves to the general public.

Quebec politicians denounce Journal de Montréal's front page 2021-04-22 16:33:02"With such images, we risk feeding prejudices," warns Benoit Charette, the minister in charge of fighting racism.

Brivia planning new 19-storey condo project, with pool, 2021-04-22 15:34:14Located at Ste-Catherine and Mansfield streets, it will probably cost about $200 million to build

Montreal ghost kitchen Sushi Dept aims to deliver 2021-04-22 15:12:43Minimize your footprint: Sushi Dept's bright, fuschia-toned boxes of sushi are designed with accessibility and sustainability in mind.

Projects to promote French language in Quebec get 2021-04-22 08:58:16The Legault government will finance eight projects, calling it a "first phase of investment."

Earth Day: Textile designer Maison Tess wants customers 2021-04-22 08:12:25The Montreal company is no longer accepting returns, instead refunding customers and suggesting places to donate the items.

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Shade structure coming to 10&10 Garden Centre in 2021-04-23 00:01:28

Winlaw business owner recounts nasty meeting with anti-mask 2021-04-22 22:08:37

Talk of change dominates global climate summit 2021-04-22 21:42:34

‘How are they going to feel safe?’: Kackaamin 2021-04-22 21:41:02

Cargill to build $350M canola crusher in Regina 2021-04-22 20:53:14

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for 2021-04-22 20:52:40

Indigenous and civil liberty organizations concerned about ‘overbroad 2021-04-22 20:31:01

Why is a N.S. university giving Kyle Lowry 2021-04-22 20:15:57‘When it’s official … I will not respond to anything other than Dr. Lowry,’ joked the Raptors star.

Roaming dogs in Perry township go to Bracebridge 2021-04-22 19:58:45

Muskoka Lakes debates $3.5M Bala Falls Road bridge 2021-04-22 19:54:20

Visits to Care Homes Restart Next Week 2021-04-22 19:44:19

The ‘double mutant’ variant: what we know and 2021-04-22 19:35:00The variant adding to India’s surge in cases has recently been discovered in Canada.

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Popular Toronto brunch spot runs into a city 2021-04-22 17:43:16A Toronto brunch spot has run into a roadblock and is asking people to help them out by signing a petition and writing letters of support to allow the

Toronto sees record number of rental transactions in 2021-04-22 17:30:49Toronto's rental market is still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic more than a year after it first hit, with average condominium

Toronto police seized this gun over the weekend 2021-04-22 17:26:36Did you know that the your local police service has an entire Twitter account dedicated to sharing pictures of all the guns they seize from the street

U of T historians just flamed the Ford 2021-04-22 17:03:51Faculty from University of Toronto's history department have released a scathing open letter calling out the Ontario government for racist policies a

Toronto bans tall buildings in downtown neighbourhood and 2021-04-22 16:44:33New zoning bylaw amendments that were just adopted by Toronto City Council could mean major difficulties for any new builds slated

Vaccine pop-up clinics in Toronto are resulting in 2021-04-22 16:37:11Pop-up vaccine clinics have been deployed to some of the hardest-hit neighbourhoods in Toronto over the past couple of weeks in an effort to improve a

Baby boomers are bailing out Toronto's condo market 2021-04-22 15:07:15The downtown Toronto condo market continues to bounce back with a vengeance following a full year of steady, pandemic-induced declines, and one of the

More than half of first-time buyers in Ontario 2021-04-22 14:53:37The mass urban exodus that has been observed in Toronto and across Canada throughout the pandemic doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon

Here's why Toronto's streets may end up being 2021-04-22 14:18:19Though most residents pay little mind to street sweeping vehicles, they are what keep our roadways and sidewalks clean and litter-free, especiall

A Toronto pharmacy just celebrated 1,000 vaccine shots 2021-04-22 13:00:13What do you do when your pharmacy administers its one thousandth COVID-19 vaccine? Have a quick confetti party of course, and then get back

Here's what Toronto's long-awaited pedestrian bridge looks like 2021-04-22 12:25:44After roughly a decade of planning, delays and construction, the King-Liberty Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge is at long last open to the public.&nb

Doug Ford confirms that paid sick days are 2021-04-22 12:07:19Ontario is officially getting paid sick days for essential workers who need to stay home due to COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford confirmed Thursday morning